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Jun
24

Crash course on trading Bitcoins in general and in Australia

Here’s a quick and simple guide to how you can engage in cryptocurrency trading in Australia.

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May
23

Could the big gains lie away from bitcoin in the crypto recovery?

Crypto traders are expected to look beyond just bitcoin when seeking to take advantage of the recent crypto recovery.

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May
20

Bank of England’s chief economist thinks Bitcoin could replace cash

It took bitcoin an 85 percent crash followed by a 135 percent recovery to convince a prominent financial expert about its underlying potential. Andrew G Haldane, the chief economist of the Bank of England, said bitcoin is on its way to replace cash, according to an eyewitness’s account. The 51-year academic made the statement when he was interacting with an audience of students. One of them asked Haldane about his thoughts on the future of cryptocurrencies. Haldane replied that he believed bitcoin, in particular, would become as relevant as cash in the next 20-30 years. “Mr. Haldane said it [bitcoin] could replace cash, he even joked about us likely having […]
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May
15

‘World is waking up to that’: Bitcoin surging as investors flock back to cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin is proving to be the one true thing for digital-asset enthusiasts during the sudden resurgence in cryptocurrency prices.

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May
03

CBA expands Apple Pay to include business cards

CBA said the inclusion of business card holders is part of its drive to become a simpler, better bank with the latest digital offerings.

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Apr
05

Bitcoin enthusiasts see end to bear market

After a brutal bear market that’s stretched 16 long months, Bitcoin enthusiasts are ready to declare that the dreaded “crypto winter” is finally at an end.

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Feb
25

The royal commission sparked anger at the big banks. Bitcoin’s not the only alternative.

In the wake of the banking royal commission, many people are fed up with the big institutions, and are hunting for alternatives. But the growing number of options — everything from stashing your money under the mattress to investing in cryptocurrency or switching to a credit union — can be pretty overwhelming. And if you’re thinking of completely ghosting your bank, it might not really be feasible — yet. “In Australia our entire payment system is mediated through the major banks … essentially you have to go through a bank to pay for anything,” says Brendan Markey-Towler, an economist and researcher with RMIT’s Blockchain Innovation Hub. But, he adds: “Watch […]

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Feb
14

Has Bitcoin entered a new normal?

Bitcoin has been experiencing low volatility recently, which could fuel greater adoption by enabling the cryptocurrency’s use as a medium of exchange. As for whether this will actually materialize, analysts have offered mixed views. Nigel Green, founder and CEO of independent financial consultancy deVere Group, forecasted that bitcoin’s modest price fluctuations will probably prompt greater use of the digital currency. While the digital currency’s price fluctuations have been “relatively modest” as of late, “volatility will return again,” he predicted. “However, there is a growing sense that crypto sector will have less extreme swings moving forward,” emphasized Green. “This is likely to further drive mass adoption.”   To read more, please click on the link below… […]

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